Matthew Vaughn is an attorney in the Business Section of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC. His practice focuses on commercial real estate transactions and real estate development. He represents developers, property owners, purchasers, sellers, builders, and lenders in a wide range of real estate matters, including the acquisition, development, financing, and disposition of real property.
Areas of Practice
Matthew's practice includes drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements and other real estate transaction documents, assisting with business entity formation, conducting due diligence, reviewing and resolving complex title and survey issues, and guiding clients through the acquisition, development, and closing process.
He also advises clients on easements, restrictive covenants, land use and zoning matters, development entitlements, property owners' associations, and other issues affecting the ownership, development, and use of real property.
Title Insurance Experience
Matthew serves as an authorized title insurance issuing attorney for several national title insurance underwriters. He regularly assists clients with title insurance matters involving both commercial and residential real estate transactions.
Education
- Juris Doctor, Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, 2020.
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication, University of South Alabama, 2012.
Bar Admissions
Catherine Quaidoo focuses her practice on employment and labor disputes including wage and hour, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Catherine has experience in various phases of litigation including pre-trial, discovery and trial.
Admissions
Education
- J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 2021
Bredric Berry is a trial lawyer actively engaged in representing clients throughout the state of Texas and the state of New York in many areas of litigation including commercial litigation, commercial auto/trucking, construction, consumer law, employer liability, environmental law, general negligence, liquor liability, oil & gas, products liability, and professional liability.
Education
- Fordham University School of Law, L.L.M. Real Estate, 2024
- Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D., 2019
- University of North Texas, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, 2013
Professional Affliliations
- Admitted, Texas, 2019
- Admitted, New York, 2023
- Admitted, United States Southern District of Texas, 2019
- State Bar of Texas
- New York State Bar Administration
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Awards
- J.L. Turner Scholarship Recipient, 2017
- Awarded "Mr. Thurgood Marshall School of Law", 2019
Practice Areas: Financial Regulation, Technology Regulation, Data Privacy, Immigration Law
McCall Wells is an associate in the firm’s San Francisco office. She advises clients on financial regulation, technology regulation, and data privacy matters. She represents financial services and technology companies navigating regulatory challenges related to product launches, licensing, payments and lending regulations, bank partnerships, regulatory investigations, and growth transactions.
McCall also maintains an active pro bono practice focused on immigration law. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a fellow at a trade association dedicated to developing responsible regulation for digital assets. She also has experience advocating for technology companies before state and federal agencies.
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2023
- Duke University, B.A., 2016
Bar Admissions
- California
Languages
- Spanish
Accolades
- Fulbright Scholarship (Madrid, Spain)
Previous Experience
- Law & Policy Fellow, Crypto Council for Innovation
- Legal Intern, Blockchain Association
- Summer Law Clerk, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Chavioleyette Fenelus, affectionately known as “Chay,” is a Virginia-based attorney specializing in tax, business, and estate planning. A cum laude graduate of Liberty University School of Law, she is currently pursuing an LLM in Taxation to further refine her expertise. Chay’s mission is to help individuals and businesses protect their life’s work through a client-centered, holistic approach to problem-solving. She blends legal knowledge with a deep understanding of her clients’ personal and financial goals, crafting tailored strategies to meet their unique needs.
Chay’s foundation in law is strengthened by her coursework in Business Tax, Accounting and Finance for Lawyers, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Wills, Trusts, & Estates. She also holds a Master’s in Executive Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Criminology, Law & Society with minors in Intelligence Analysis and Legal Studies. Her diverse academic background informs her strategic approach to safeguarding her clients’ achievements and planning for their future.
With hands-on experience as a small business owner and financial officer in Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Chay brings a practical understanding of the complexities of tax compliance and business operations. Her professional journey includes internships with the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, a clerkship with the Supreme Court of Virginia, and volunteer work with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, where she prepared tax returns for underserved communities.
Chay is committed to empowering her clients and making legal services accessible and understandable. Her dedication extends to pro bono work and community service through her sorority, reflecting her passion for giving back.
In her personal life, Chay enjoys traveling, shopping, and exploring the arts, including a newfound interest in Broadway shows. Married and deeply connected to her sorority sisters, she values relationships and experiences that enrich her life and professional perspective.
Professional Associations
- Alexandria Bar Association
- American Bar Association, Tax Section
- Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association
- Virginia Bar Association
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- Supreme Court of Virginia